At Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, our team of sports medicine specialists is dedicated to helping individuals recover from injuries and maintain peak physical performance. Sports medicine is a specialized branch of healthcare focused on physical fitness and the prevention and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise. At Mary Washington Orthopedics, we believe in a collaborative approach to care. Our sports medicine team includes: orthopedic surgeons, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, specialty sports medicine physicians. Editor’s note: This article was provided by Mary Washington Healthcare, a corporate sponsor of the Fredericksburg Free Press.